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How Can Child Care Providers Recognize "Learning in Disguise" During Everyday Activities?
07/22/2026What if the routines, songs, and small moments in your room are already full of learning you can name, extend, and document? Discovering that "learning in disguise" is a practical skill that strengthens your #play practice and helps you turn everyday moments into measurable growth. For a han... How Can Child Care Providers Recognize "Learning in Disguise" During Everyday Activities?
How can Minnesota child care settings support Dual Language Learners?
06/08/2026Hello friend — this short guide is for child care providers and directors in Minnesota who care for children learning two languages. Many children in our care are #DLLs, and they bring big strengths. This article gives clear steps you can use right away. You do not have to be a language expe... How can Minnesota child care settings support Dual Language Learners?
How Can We Create Inclusive Learning Environments for Every Child?
05/15/2026Every day you welcome a group of children into your #classroom. You want each child to feel safe, seen, and able to learn. This article gives clear, practical steps you can use right away. We link to helpful ChildCareEd resources so you and your team can learn more. Remember: state requirements va... How Can We Create Inclusive Learning Environments for Every Child?
Individualized Learning Online Courses
01/13/2022Individualized learning is a process of planning and implementing learning experiences that are responsive to each child's interests, strengths, and needs. Teachers reflect on observations of each child and then plan the most effective ways to support learning and development. When learning experie... Individualized Learning Online Courses
Online Learning
01/16/2022The coronavirus pandemic accelerated the shift to distance education in the United States; successful early childhood professional learning now routinely includes asynchronous, self‑paced modules and instructor‑led online sessions. Explore our 45‑Hour Growth & Development (online) and the ... Online Learning
Online Early Childhood Education Courses You Can Complete at Your Own Pace
05/27/2026Self-paced online courses let child care teachers learn on their own time. These classes are easy to fit into busy days. You can study on a phone, tablet, or computer. Many providers like ChildCareEd explain how self-paced study works and why it helps #educators and centers. For a broader overview o... Online Early Childhood Education Courses You Can Complete at Your Own Pace
How Can Florida VPK Providers Stand Out Under the New 2026 Accountability System?
04/29/2026Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) rules are changing in 2026. Many directors and teachers want clear, doable steps to improve classrooms, meet new challenges, and shine when their program is reviewed. This guide helps #Florida VPK #providers understand what matters, what to do, and where to ... How Can Florida VPK Providers Stand Out Under the New 2026 Accountability System?
Why a Career Working with Children Can Be So Fulfilling
06/23/2026Working with young children can fill your day with joy, meaning, and steady purpose. This article helps directors and child care providers understand why this work brings deep #fulfillment, why working with #children matters, and how a #career in early #education supports #growth for staff and famil... Why a Career Working with Children Can Be So Fulfilling
Let's Play
01/04/2022Child care providers spend much of each day observing, supporting, and participating in children’s play—but play is far more than simple entertainment. It is the foundation of healthy brain development and helps prepare young children for future academic learning. Through ChildCareEd&rsq... Let's Play
Can South Dakota Child Care Providers Get Help Paying for Their CDA?
07/13/2026Many South Dakota directors and classroom-level #providers worry that the cost of a Child Development Associate credential can block staff development. This article lays out where to find funding in-state and nationally, how to apply, what scholarships commonly cover, and practical steps directors... Can South Dakota Child Care Providers Get Help Paying for Their CDA?
